Dedicated to all the lovely ladies and dashing gents of the silent film era.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Still here!

Howdy!I just wanted to write a quick entry to let everyone know I am still here, still alive. The past two weeks have been me moving from Nashville to Michigan to see family and then heading out to California. I got here a few days ago and am still trying to get my bearings. I have been able to pay a visit to Valentino, Florence Lawrence, Mickey Rooney, and Marion Davies though...had to. AND yesterday my friends and I ventured to Hearst Castle and it was incredible! We went into Hearst's private theater and saw home movies featuring stars like Dolores Del Rio and John Gilbert and of course, Marion Davies. It was amazing and I can't wait to go back.Another thing I wanted to comment on is the Lifetime show "The Ghost in My Child" (or some crap like that). There is an episode that just aired that has a 17 year old claiming to have the spirit of silent movie star Lucille Ricksen living inside of her. I wanted to put my stance on that whole situation because I was friends with the girl in question. Facebook friends, but still, I knew her. Reading the reasoning behind her 'revelation' is complete BS to me. Judging by that logic (if you even want to call it that) then I have the spirit of Olive Thomas, Martha Mansfield, Rudolph Valentino, Florence Lawrence, Florence La Badie, and every other tragic star I have covered living inside of me. I don't know why I love silent film stars so much, but liking them doesn't mean that you have their spirit living inside of you. Also, if you were actually Lucille Ricksen...you would know how you died, you would know who is interred in your niche, and you wouldn't be sharing a body with another person. That would be possession. It just pisses me off that THIS is the reason that Lucille Ricksen will be known by the people who watch that show. Lucille should be remembered for being a lovely child star who was going to grow up and become a truly wonderful adult, and she was tragically taken at a young age. So, there is that! I will write an actual entry when I get the chance, but just wanted to make sure that you didn't think I was leaving you hanging. I'm still here!!

What a shame that people need to have their 5 minutes of fame at the cost of someone who can't defend themselves so good for you for taking charge! Seeing Hearst castle is on my bucket list. It sounds like the move went well and now comes all the unpacking and organizing

Yeah, it is just aggravating. HAPPIER NOTE! Yes, the Hearst Castle was amazing! I kept saying, "Marion was here! Buster was here!" Seeing the home movies of the stars walking where I was just walking was so cool!

Oh my...I read this woman's account of her childhood and being the reincarnation of Lucille Ricksen, and while I'm sure she believes it (or has been encouraged to believe it), I have to say that I believe it's wishful thinking on her part! Look, my first love, at age 7, was Carl Switzer from Our Gang. He remained my imaginary boyfriend right up through 5th grade. Weird? Yes. But I'm being honest, here! LOL I grew up watching "The Little Rascals" (Hal Roach era) as a child and loved Harold Lloyd, Chaplin, Valentino and old movies as far back as I can remember. My love for them has only grown over the years, as has my love for the music of the era. None of my school friends had any interest or knowledge of these things either, so I mostly kept it to myself. And today none of my adult friends share these interests. Some people are just drawn to other times, while others are content to live in and love the present. I'm not trying to discredit Amy, but her story is not singular. I've always enjoyed the early 1900s-1930s, silent films, antiques, old slang, 1910's dresses and shoes...but I'm not about to stand up and say I was Mabel Normand in a past life. Btw, I adore your blog!! Thanks for remembering all of these talented people and sharing your thoughts on their lives and careers!

Hi Stacey! Thank you for coming by! I too would love to say I am Clara Bow or Billie Dove or whoever, but...I just adore them. I don't have to BE them. I agree with you, people are just drawn to different things or times.I believe in spiritual things though, but the basis behind this is just not sound.